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"   Question For as long as I can remember I always sound like I have a cold.  I am always blowing my nose and I breathe through my mouth often.  Because of this, I don&amp;#039;t have much confidence when speaking to people and wonder if there is something I can do to sort this out.   Answer  I think it is important your doctor knows about this, because I think there is a possibility you are suffering from the effects of nasal polyps.  These are harmless fleshy growths high up in the nose that cause problems such as yours. They are slightly more likely to occur in so-called, &amp;#039;atopic&amp;#039; individuals \u2013 those who suffer from asthma, hay fever or eczema.  If large, these polyps can be visible to the naked eye but it is often the case that a specialist will only see them using instruments designed for this job.  If polyps are indeed present, then treatment can be medical (for example, certain steroid-based nasal sprays) or surgical where they are removed completely in a minor surgical procedure.  Please discuss your symptoms with your GP, who can then arrange for some simple tests to see whether polyps, or a similar problem due to swollen adenoids, are the cause here.  Also, avoid over-the-counter nasal sprays designed to relieve nasal congestion since in the long term these often make the problem worse. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Asbestos Autumnal rhinitis \u2013 what can help? Breathing problems with rhinitis Can young children get hayfever? Hay fever and sneezing during pregnancy Hay fever tablets in pregnancy Hay fever in pregnancy: what can I do? Hay fever medicine while pregnant How do I control my runny nose? I am pregnant and suffering from allergic rhinitis I&amp;#039;m allergic to antihistamines. What are the alternatives? I&amp;#039;m desperate for something to help my allergy I&amp;#039;m trying for a baby \u2013 can I still take hay fever drugs? Is there an injection for hay fever? Pregnant and sneezing What are the risks of hay fever injections? When are injections used in hay fever? Will Chinese medicine help my daughter&amp;#039;s hay fever?  Last updated 01.02.2011 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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